The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-29
result could have been obtained under the
leadership of no other man at this particular

result could nave been Cotalpe0 uudec tp0
leadership OF no other man at this particular
epoch"
do You think this interchange of speakers
between England and ireland has been practical
iy valuabler' / inquired
Especially valuable" replied Mr.. Blaine. 81
was told BY persons accurately acquainted with
English elections that the by eelections at Spad-
Ing. Coven4ry, Flint and the other places where
the Liberal party has regained great deal OF
the ground lost years ago, were largely aided by
Irish neutrality-suspicious. of tact and talent like
Sexton, Dillon, f. P. O'Connor and others.
You must remem ber that Irishman is bet
ter stump speaker than an Englshman of the
same general capacity The Irishman has the
quickness. the wit, the humor, the repartee
which make a stump speech attractive aud ef-
fective in a higher degree than An Englishman.
though in solid, logical argument in the House
of Commons the Engishman might even be the
stronger man. 1t is simply the difference of
race traits, with which. indeed we are as fa-
niliar in the United States as they are in Great
Britain"
But" asked 'how is it that English preju-
dice against Ireland is so rapidly changed as to
make Irish speakers popular in Englanda"
The latest extension of suffrage IN England"
replied Mr.. Blaine, ..has added a large number
OF Agricultural laborers to tho list of voters
These men readily listen to the Irish speakers.
because they think the Irishmen sympathize
burdens in England we'll as in Ireland. On
the other hand. tho agricultural 1aborers asso
ciatesthe majority Of the English speakers with
the aristocratic classes, and as living beyond
How" 1 inquired. s'then, do the English
speakers in ireland aid the caueeP
They are of a cooler temperament than the
1rish." replied Mr.. Blaine, "and thus impart
discretion to Irish courage, which latter often
runs to rashness. At the same time they ex-
hibit to the popular mind of Ireland the essen
tial community of feeling between large masses
OF men In the two countries"
What do you think Of the Irish policy of the
future!' inquired
I'm single sentence" replied Mr. Blaine, sit
should and will be to sustain Mr.. Gladstone.
Whatever strengthens his position STRENGTHENS
the Irish cause. and adds to the number of En-
glishmen who will espouse it and make it the
first of imperial questions until it is definitely
settled. The friends of Ireland in America
should. therefore, keep this point steadily in
view. Mr.. Gladstone believes that home rule
for Ireland on Irish questions is just reasona-
bic as home rule for England English ques-
tions, and that both can and shall be main tanned
under the flag Of the same empire Ia peace. in
harmony, In prosperity. Under Mr.. Giadstone's
lead this question, TO use phrase Of Mr. Web
sters, is taking bold upon the hearts and con-
sciences of a large and leading class of English
men who are ready and eager to do justice a
long-oppressed people. AS the confidence grows
and strengthens between the Irish Home-ruers
and the Liberals of England a very strong party
will be organized, which they will endeavor to
make. under Mr.. Gladstone's leadership, the
vanguard of enlightened opinion for the British
Isles"